Gordon Pinsent has just passed away at the age of 92, he was a wonderful actor, These fine Canadian movies from this era used to be broadcast on tv regularly at the time and it's sad that it's all gone now.
A real walk down memory lane. Some shocking to know that my mom took my brother and I to see this when I was 10 years old and living in North Bay, ON. She was born and raised in St. Lawrence and her brother in law used to work in the mill where some of the filming took place. She must have thought it'd be a wholesome story about a good old Newfoundland lad. I remember her muttering her shock at the language used as we walked home that evening from the theatre. God rest Gordon's soul, he was a gift to Canada.
Great movie. It's still rare to see films about Atlantic Canadians, even Canadian films, and this is one of the classics. Awesome performance by Pinsent.
I can explain your homesickness for a place you've never been. The people of the Maritime provinces are of Irish decent. Long ago, when a lot of the Irish left Ireland for new frontiers, many settled in Newfoundland (where this film was set) and many others ventured through the Cumberland Gap, headed south, to settle in the Southern United States. The cultural foundations of both places are exactly the same. I'm a Canadian who lived in Tennessee for many years, and the similarity (in things like culture, personality, humour) is fascinating. :)
My home town, although at the time--I would have been 9 years old--we were living elsewhere. I've stomped over many of the same places through the area. When Will traveled to St. John's to visit Stan (Will Geer), the hospital is actually the one I was born in, in Corner Brook. In the last scene, as Will is talking to himself about killing Roy, the scene starts out on the other side of the Humber river mouth, where no one lives, and about a 4 mile walk to the middle of town. In many walking scenes throughout, shots were taken at spots covering a large area, which would have involved at least several miles of hiking. Old familiar places far apart were presented as being right next to each other. I had seen a small part of the movie on TV back in '75. This is the first time seeing it in full. Thanks for the upload! A nostalgia-inducing trip back in time.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I was just talking about Gordon Pinsent and this movie, thought to search on RUclips and here it is. Lovely tell yer mudder!
RIP "The Rowdy Man" A Newfoundland Classic. Corner Brook... How Beautiful it was and is still Marble Mountain and the old man in the Mountain...Gros Morne and on and on it goes.
I love that I can watch RUclips on my tv, I get the movie experience. Better make myself a sandwich 🥪 first. Just listened to CBC radio one and they’re talking to Gordon’s friends and remembering him. They mentioned this movie and I’ve never seen it before. I’m a little excited to watch it.
I have this on an Australian VHS release that came out in late 1984. Watched it not that long ago actually. It's dated, but is a pretty good film! Interesting time capsule of an era. Strange Canadian accents that I presume are rural, never heard before and very unfamiliar to me. Some stunning scenery in parts of the film and so very different to my dry, mostly desert country.
The girl, Ruth doesn’t have a real accent, probably cause she is either not from Newfoundland, or she is “acting”...the main fella’s accent is real, but a lot of the other people sound scripted and the natural rhythm is off. The accent overall is “off” to me.
lol I don't understand the criticism "it's dated". How is something not going to be inevitably dated that's 50 years old. Duh. Does it take away at all from enjoying the movie now. No. So who cares.
I remember watching "The Rowdyman" starring Gordon Pinsent on CBC TV when I was younger. A genuine, excellent actor, proud Canadian; loved all of his films - Away From Her; rock-solid performance! R.I.P. Mr. Pinsent; thank you for your contributions to Canadian cinema and TV!
Yes, Canadian tv used to show this film regularly in the 70's as well as Going Down The Road, Slipstream (1973) Drying Up The Streets, The Silent Partner etc etc Great times when you could actually watch a good movie on television.
@@robertzemko6590 Definitely classic Canadian TV! Going Down The Road with Don McKellar is another favourite of mine. Let's not forget "Wojeck" with the late, great John Vernon, who was later "Dean Wormer" from "Animal House"...
@@edwardpakula7084 There was nobody named Don McKellar in Going Down The Road, This movie is from 1970 and featured Doug McGrath , Paul Bradley and Jayne Eastwood, John Vernon was indeed a great actor, usually played villainous roles, was the mayor in Dirty Harry. Have never watched Wojeck but will check it out.
The part with Ruth and Will in the woods was probably the most romantic seance I have ever seen. No overt sex, Just really romantic kissing. You had to feel sorry for them both because he was too immature to commit.
I just noticed that, ha ha. I saw this in the theatre when I was about 17 and just loved it. I remember singing I'se The B'y when I walked out on the street.
One error with the movie it has the Constabulary in Corner Brook, at the tie this was filmed the RCMP was policing Corner Brook not the Constabulary, the would take over policing C.B. in 1986.
I have been looking........so glad I found this site!!! Thank you!. Any luck in getting A GIFT TO LAST? It was a touching masterpeice that seems so out of reach...
+42awww If you REALLY want to see A Gift to Last, check out this www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/film-video-sound-database/Pages/list.aspx?TitleSearch=A+GIFT+TO+LAST& You'd have to talk with the Archives and getting CBC permission. More likely they'd just let you come in and watch them.
"starred", huh? what's funny is despite a starring role they left you out of the credits somehow... and any actual scenes in the movie... just like all the movies I've starred in where they did that. Always pisses me off, tell ya what...
Thank you so much for these uploads! Do you have/have you ever seen Donald Shebib's 1973 film "Between Friends?" I've been searching for that movie for well over 10 years and cannot find it at all.
This was filmed in corner brook Newfoundland and I know this because I live there At the start it shows the city hall before it was the city hall and it shows the church next to it
@@twarski Nothing to do with 'splosions'. I'm just not usually a big fan of Canadiana. Tho I did kind of like Goin' Down the Road. Partly cuz of the Bruce Cockburn soundtrack, which is a standout.
Gordon Pinsent has just passed away at the age of 92, he was a wonderful actor, These fine Canadian movies from this era used to be broadcast on tv regularly at the time and it's sad that it's all gone now.
Yeah, that's uncool! All of our great Canadian movies should be easily accessible on the CBC!!
@@sarahclarkson157 Well they're certainly easily accessible on youtube...
A real walk down memory lane. Some shocking to know that my mom took my brother and I to see this when I was 10 years old and living in North Bay, ON. She was born and raised in St. Lawrence and her brother in law used to work in the mill where some of the filming took place. She must have thought it'd be a wholesome story about a good old Newfoundland lad. I remember her muttering her shock at the language used as we walked home that evening from the theatre. God rest Gordon's soul, he was a gift to Canada.
An ultimate Canadian classic. It's an absolute shame it was never released on DVD. Thanks for your upload.
Great movie. It's still rare to see films about Atlantic Canadians, even Canadian films, and this is one of the classics. Awesome performance by Pinsent.
Hell I live and grew up in Louisville Kentucky but this movie made me homesick for a place I've never been. Thanks
Hey buddy...I live in Louisville, KY also...
Robby Snawder
Robby you should watch this movie. You're sure to like it.
Crazeyfor67 What an awesome comment, my favorite of the week !
Nice of you to say so jsilence418.
I can explain your homesickness for a place you've never been. The people of the Maritime provinces are of Irish decent. Long ago, when a lot of the Irish left Ireland for new frontiers, many settled in Newfoundland (where this film was set) and many others ventured through the Cumberland Gap, headed south, to settle in the Southern United States. The cultural foundations of both places are exactly the same. I'm a Canadian who lived in Tennessee for many years, and the similarity (in things like culture, personality, humour) is fascinating. :)
RIP Gordon. We will all now watch this film.
I met Gordon Pinsent last year. I had about a half hour one on one. A great guy, honest, and really nice.
Gordon Pinsent died yesterday February 25th,RIP dear Sir. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all.
A+++ barely half-way through, superb free spirit, nostalgic for an Atlantic coast I've never seen, love M. Pinsent what a fine actor❤🙏.
Soo cool watching this as someone who lives and grew up in Corner Brook! The place sure has changed a lot!
A lot of it is the same too.
My home town, although at the time--I would have been 9 years old--we were living elsewhere. I've stomped over many of the same places through the area.
When Will traveled to St. John's to visit Stan (Will Geer), the hospital is actually the one I was born in, in Corner Brook.
In the last scene, as Will is talking to himself about killing Roy, the scene starts out on the other side of the Humber river mouth, where no one lives, and about a 4 mile walk to the middle of town.
In many walking scenes throughout, shots were taken at spots covering a large area, which would have involved at least several miles of hiking. Old familiar places far apart were presented as being right next to each other.
I had seen a small part of the movie on TV back in '75. This is the first time seeing it in full. Thanks for the upload! A nostalgia-inducing trip back in time.
Wow !! It's 50 years old !! As an 11 yr old in Corner Brook,I don't know how I got into the cinema to see this PG movie.
Love this Canadian movie ! Canada is really the most beautiful country !
Madonna A Madonna A I'd love to visit Canada are you Canadian yourself?
My grandparents and aunt are extras in the background at the Margaret Bowater Park scene. Love this movie; all in my hometown.
The girl's father at 5:17 is Murray Westgate who just turned 100 in April. He was the voice of Imperial Esso on Hockey Night In Canada for years.
I remember Murray Westgate from an old radio program, Jake and the Kid
I did not know that about the voice on Hockey Night in Canada!
They should show more Canadian TV in the UK , I think Canadian TV is under rated
They should show more Canadian TV in Canada!!
I agree with you! We get great telly from Britain and beyond, and people in the UK should be able to watch our Canadian telly as well!
And why not. God knows we Canadians have been tormented by your Corny Street now for six decades.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I was just talking about Gordon Pinsent and this movie, thought to search on RUclips and here it is. Lovely tell yer mudder!
Really enjoyed this movie..reminds me of much simplier times and growing up in rural Newfoundland. Great jog Gordon pinsent
RIP "The Rowdy Man" A Newfoundland Classic. Corner Brook... How Beautiful it was and is still Marble Mountain and the old man in the Mountain...Gros Morne and on and on it goes.
Rest in Peace to Gordon Pinsent
Wow, Gordon Pinsent ! True Canadian gold !
My dad met Will Geer who played Stan, when he was in Corner Brook doing the movie. Really nice guy apparently.
Un écorché vif, Giacometti-like, thank-you.
Thank you for showing this!!! 😊
Thanks for the rec Mike Myers.
My grandfather helped to build that bridge @55:18, as he was a construction worker in Corner Brook back in the 1940's, not too far from his home.
That bridge was only removed within the last couple of years.
I love that I can watch RUclips on my tv, I get the movie experience. Better make myself a sandwich 🥪 first. Just listened to CBC radio one and they’re talking to Gordon’s friends and remembering him. They mentioned this movie and I’ve never seen it before. I’m a little excited to watch it.
Rest Peacefully Gordon Pinsent
Great footage to of CN's former narrow gauge operation.
I have this on an Australian VHS release that came out in late 1984. Watched it not that long ago actually. It's dated, but is a pretty good film! Interesting time capsule of an era. Strange Canadian accents that I presume are rural, never heard before and very unfamiliar to me. Some stunning scenery in parts of the film and so very different to my dry, mostly desert country.
That's a regional accent from Newfoundland. Not sure if still representative or not.
The girl, Ruth doesn’t have a real accent, probably cause she is either not from Newfoundland, or she is “acting”...the main fella’s accent is real, but a lot of the other people sound scripted and the natural rhythm is off. The accent overall is “off” to me.
Look up modern Newfoundland scenery. You will be glad you did
lol I don't understand the criticism "it's dated". How is something not going to be inevitably dated that's 50 years old. Duh. Does it take away at all from enjoying the movie now. No. So who cares.
Brilliant movie!
I remember watching "The Rowdyman" starring Gordon Pinsent on CBC TV when I was younger. A genuine, excellent actor, proud Canadian; loved all of his films - Away From Her; rock-solid performance!
R.I.P. Mr. Pinsent; thank you for your contributions to Canadian cinema and TV!
Yes, Canadian tv used to show this film regularly in the 70's as well as Going Down The Road, Slipstream (1973) Drying Up The Streets, The Silent Partner etc etc Great times when you could actually watch a good movie on television.
@@robertzemko6590 Definitely classic Canadian TV! Going Down The Road with Don McKellar is another favourite of mine. Let's not forget "Wojeck" with the late, great John Vernon, who was later "Dean Wormer" from "Animal House"...
@@edwardpakula7084 There was nobody named Don McKellar in Going Down The Road, This movie is from 1970 and featured Doug McGrath , Paul Bradley and Jayne Eastwood, John Vernon was indeed a great actor, usually played villainous roles, was the mayor in Dirty Harry. Have never watched Wojeck but will check it out.
@@robertzemko6590 My apologies; McKellar co-starred in "Roadkill"(1989). He also co-starred with Samuel L. Jackson in "The Red Violin".
The part with Ruth and Will in the woods was probably the most romantic seance I have ever seen. No overt sex, Just really romantic kissing. You had to feel sorry for them both because he was too immature to commit.
MY home town and my home street as all i know and loved
Richard Torraville I would love to visit Canada and America one day, I am from England have you ever been to America and England before?
@@jaym-bu3cr sorry I have not but would love to
Look at 7:10 lower left screen is that a microphone ?Great little film Pinsent is a really talented guy .
I just noticed that, ha ha. I saw this in the theatre when I was about 17 and just loved it. I remember singing I'se The B'y when I walked out on the street.
Cheers, Steve. You made my day.
made in my home town... thanks bro
S 1 looks a great place how far are you from the USA and do you get tourists from England and America visit your town?
Bowaters, Broadway, Curling, Brakes Cove. A great place to grow up
LOVED THAT MOVIE
One error with the movie it has the Constabulary in Corner Brook, at the tie this was filmed the RCMP was policing Corner Brook not the Constabulary, the would take over policing C.B. in 1986.
Classic movie. But at 7.09 the boom mic is clearly in the scene. Editors missed that.
I have been looking........so glad I found this site!!! Thank you!. Any luck in getting A GIFT TO LAST? It was a touching masterpeice that seems so out of reach...
+42awww If you REALLY want to see A Gift to Last, check out this www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/film-video-sound-database/Pages/list.aspx?TitleSearch=A+GIFT+TO+LAST& You'd have to talk with the Archives and getting CBC permission. More likely they'd just let you come in and watch them.
Same premise as "Paperback Hero". The grown man that can't make the transition from teenager to adult.
It's a Canadian thing. Life's hard here man.
@@musicpaulweber lol yeah surrr eh
Myself & my little sister & Mom & Dad starred in this movie
What roles?
Juanita Sheppard amazing very lucky you are, have you ever stared in American and British television before?
"starred", huh?
what's funny is despite a starring role they left you out of the credits somehow... and any actual scenes in the movie... just like all the movies I've starred in where they did that. Always pisses me off, tell ya what...
Do you mean spiritually or something? pffff
No, though i had half of it, thought I wouldn't put up half a movie. I'll keep an eye for it.
That's Gordon Pinset he played in Blacula
Filmed in my hometown of corner
brook nl 1972
RIP Mr Pinsent
THE CLASSIC
RIP Gordon
Thank you so much for these uploads! Do you have/have you ever seen Donald Shebib's 1973 film "Between Friends?" I've been searching for that movie for well over 10 years and cannot find it at all.
Did you ever get this?
@@musicpaulweber I never did.
this rox!
He played the dead father of the Mountie who can only see him tv show called due South his dog was named diefenbaker well part dog part wolf
Great film
This movie is not displaying the old Newfoundland lifestyle, culture, or the accents.
The accents are odd.
Seems more like the States.
There's a definite Newfie/Maritimer twang going on in many of the characters. Where are you from?
This was filmed in corner brook Newfoundland and I know this because I live there
At the start it shows the city hall before it was the city hall and it shows the church next to it
RIP king
Any chance you might have JOHN AND THE MISSUS?
ruclips.net/video/i_iuED4Kv6Q/видео.html
Wow Lovely Kinda of Newfie tell yer mudder kinda MovieGotta luv Newfouundland & Labrador Mark now on Florida Kinda way
It was suppose to be filmed in Grand Falls at first.
Corner Brook hasnt changed much at all....
Yes, it's up here now (RUclips)watch?v=i_iuED4Kv6Q
Gave this one about 15 minutes. That's all I could take.
Not enough 'splosions?
@@twarski Nothing to do with 'splosions'. I'm just not usually a big fan of Canadiana. Tho I did kind of like Goin' Down the Road. Partly cuz of the Bruce Cockburn soundtrack, which is a standout.
That's all it could take of you.
This movie is awful.
However, I do love Gordon Pinsent.
Really enjoyed this movie..reminds me of much simplier times and growing up in rural Newfoundland. Great jog Gordon pinsent
So how did your life get so complex?
Rest in peace Gordon Pinsent